Volume 13 Issue 3May 2016

As of Monday April 18th the entrance to Avebury House will be bydriveway off the corner of Forth & Vogel Sts. as shown below, note

the position of the temporary roadway as pictured below.

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venue.325Stanmore Rd (Cnr Avalon & Stanmore Rd)Richmond ChristchurchPh 389-0400 www.persiankitchen.co.nz

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11. Small poem (8)

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13. Allegations (10)

18. Arduous journey (4)

17. Successful move (4)

18. Summer clothing (10)

20. Hungarian language (6)

22. Motionless (8)

24. Exhort (4)

25. Perfect (5)

26. Relation (4)

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Delta Community Support Trust We are a Christian community-based organization located at105 North Avon Road, Richmond. We engage in community development through a variedrange of services, initiatives and activities, !n particular, these seek to uplift people who arefacing persona! hardship, experiencing dfsjMii jteolation or other disadvantage.Food Store Providing Food Parcels for those in ooparea. Open Mondays, Wednesdays andFridays 10am-2pm.Budget Advice if you would like heip y^fa budgeting *|pd finances, we are able to providesupport & advice. Talk to AndreaDelta Inn Come and enjoy our co1 pm (meal served at 12Footprints Cafe Relax with a coWednesday. lOarn-lpm.We run a Social English ianChildren under 5 welcomeInternational P!ay Group

and neighbours. Fridays 1 1 am -

friendly cafe. Monday &

in a relaxed environment.:OX)pm .

,30am at Te Puna Oraka,69B Briggs Road. English class for mothers and free play for children. $2. Our cultural workeris also available to assist former refugees & migrants. Contact Shauna on 389 0219.Delta friendship Unk provides opportunities for those with intellectual disabilities to formfriendships and socialise with their peers. A wide range of group activities are on offer withthe aim to encourage participation, (earning and interaction in a fun and relaxedenvironment. Friendship Link hosts groups that include both sociai events and a variety of skillbased activities. To find out more, .contact Sue on 389 0273 or sue@deitatrust.oro.n2The Evergreen Club A dynamic day club for older people (65+). Open Monday to Friday,9.30am - 3pm. Meal & Transport included. Contact Kathryn on 960 3228 or atkathryn@deitotiust.org.nz

The deadline foradvertising and news stories for the June issue is May 15th

FUNERAL DIRECTORSSince lil... a continuing

Part of the Richmond Community since 1881 ^ assistance

Operating from our original site in London Street for over 120

years, John Rhind Funeral Directors today offer a modern chapel

and homely catering lounge, and a team of caring professionals,

including an after-care bereavement support person.

John Rhind Funeral Directors,19 London Street, Christchurch.Fax (03) 366-7488

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We think of chitchat and small talk as the things people say to pass the time or kill an awkward silence. New research suggests, however, that these idleconversations could be a social-bonding tool passed down from primates. According to a recent research that appeared in the Science Times, a third of seniors75 years old and older live alone or independently. It is not because we have grown older that we no longer seek out social interaction, especially with other likeminded peers, in fact, the results of several studies suggest that social and mental stimulation can be good for the ocer-all well being and this is an opportunityto interact and meet new friends. This group meets at 10am on a Monday morning and enjoys a chat and company over morning tea.

Exercises for seniors will aid in maintaining a good posture. Posture is especially important in older people as muscles on the front of the chest and hips oftenbecome tight and pull us forward. That is why some develop a rounded back posture and tend to walk bent forward. It is necessary in order to maintain a goodposture and functioning range of of motion to find the balance that should exist between extensors and flexors all over the body.

What are the Benefits of exercises for Seniors?

The key to feeling better and living better is staying active. Exercises for seniors can:prevent cardiovascular disease

* delay the onset of diabetes

diminish the symptoms of depression and improve mental health,

and relieve the pain from arthritis.

diminishes the risk of falling, or if a fall occurs, speeds up one's ability to recover from a fall

Even if you have never undertaken an exercise program, it is not too late to start reaping the benefits. By remaining active, exercises for seniors will help youcontinue to do all the things you like to do and remain independent as you get older.Exercise routine run by our warm and welcoming tutor Janet.

Wednesday 1 - 3 pmThis dedicated and hard working group of quilters donate their time to making and donating quilts to children here in Christchurch that are in need of a littleextra loving kindness.The group meets on a Wednesday from 1.00pm - 3.00prn each week to collect material, work on their quilts, support and encourage one another. The quiltsare presented to various groups of children each term, generally here at the House where the quilters, children and their caregivers spend time after thepresentation sharing in afternoon tea and chat.

Are you interested in recording the history of the Richmond area, this group is reforming after going into recess because of theearthquakes.We all have stories to tell, stories we have lived from the inside out. They give our experiences an order. We organise thememories of our lives into stories.History is the systematic collection of living people's testimony about their own experiences. Historians have finally recognisedthat the everyday memories of everyday people, not just the rich and famous, have historical importance. If we do not collect andpreserve those memories, those stories, then one day they will disappear forever.Your stories and the stories of the people around you are unique, valuable treasures for your family and your community. You andyour family members can preserve history so future communities can discover and enjoy your knowledge. It is time to preserve thevaluable old treasures around you, to enrich you and future generations.

Friday 10.00am - 12 Noon

While colouring has always been popular with children, it's now gaining recognition as a way for adults to reduce stress while theyexpress their creativity. And there's no better way to enjoy the hobby than among friends at a colouring meetup group! Colouringis a great way for those of us with a crafty streak and an artistic mind, or anyone who thinks creatively, to relax and unwind andcolouring parties bring all of these interesting and inspiring people together in one room to connect and share tips, tricks, andtechniques for breathing life into designs with colour. No matter your experience level, what medium you prefer or what type ofcolouring books you enjoy the most, join us!

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Wednesday 10 am - 12pm

Do you have time to help, come and join with others, share a cuppa, chat and share your skills? This group is for those who

want to knit in a friendly atmosphere and enjoy others company. We will provide a cuppa!* Need help with patterns?

* Ideas?

* or simply just want to connect with other knitters?Then this group is for you.

No need to "register" just turn up and knit to your hearts content.

Premature babies need clothes and blankets, support families in this special time by giving your time and skills to knit, hats

and booties for babies.

Wool required for knittersWe welcme offers of baby woolPlease contact Jenny at Avebury HousePh: 3816615 if you can help

If you have something in mind let us know

Other uses of Avebury House

Avebury House can be hired for the day or part thereof. You can hire the whole House, the downstairs only, or as many

inividual rooms as you need.

Because the nature of the House is very - do - it - yourself - so you can have your day as simple as you like or as elaborate

as you like.We have a commercial kitchen whith is stocked with a limited amount of china and cutlery. You can do your own catering or

bring someone in. You could have canapes or a buffet or anything in between.

We also have a wedding arch, white outdoor chairs and tressle tables. The wedding arch can be deorated however you like

eg. ribbons, flowers etc.

The house has many areas for great photos - the staircase with the stained glass window above. The bride and groom

and the wedding party would look great coming down the stairs. The balcony lends to some lovely photos - you can get

some great shots of your guests together on the lawn. Photos taken from the lawn looking up at the bride and groom on

the balcony they look amazing as well. Take all opportunities to use the gardens (north lawn), there is a small children's

playground behind the House for some fun photos. In the summer the roses and gardens are just lovely.

Richmond History GroupFormer members of the Richmond History Group would welcome any memorabilia of early Richmond eg. photos, documents,letters to add to the collection stored at Avebury House. The demolition clearout must surely have unearthed treasures tooprecious to go to the refuse station. The History Group has not been in operation for five years and would like to hear from formermembers and interested people to reconvene.Contact: Alan Williamson on Ph 9802169

The Local Government Commission released its decision on ward boundaries and representation in April and this means somechanges. The City will have 16 single councillor wards, with two community board members elected in each urban ward. Thesewards will join together to make community board areas. For Richmond, this means that the area will be split between Innes andCentral wards, with Avebury House itself in the Innes ward and within the Papanui - Innes community board area. If you wouldlike to know more you can find information and the map on the Council website at: http://ccc.govt.nz/the-council/how-the-council-works/re presentation/One of the questions being asked as part of the Council'a Annual Plan consultation is on the use of weed killers such asglyphosate, as there are concerns about its safety. It more expensive to use other methods though - so look at the information andhave your say on the issue by May 10 online or get a submission form at a library or service centre. Other questions are aroundCommunity facilities, rates, fees... and many more. How would you like the Council to spend your rates??Meamwhile, the Hagley Ferrymead Commmunity Board are still out and about in the community and meeting regularly to makedecisions on local issues. If you have a concern or great project you'rd like us to know about, please get in touch.

Nga mihi,Sara TempletonChair, Hagley Ferrymead Board.sara.templeton@ccc.aovt.nz

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2 - Eveieyn Couzins Avenue, Richmond,Northern relief wastewater trunk main

Map 1: Key—

Ar&a of -SSi' Fletcher Ares of work - Eveieyn Couzins Aver.ue

Work Downer Area of work

- - Previous path of the Northern relief wastewater trunk main

Alternative resident parking and laydown area

What we are doing* Fletcher ( as part of SCIRT) will be realighning a section of

the northern relief wastewater trunk main along EveieynCouzins Avenue. This project is scheduled to be finished byDecember 2016.

* For the work programme to run to schedule and to ensure theproject is delivered on time, we will have two subcontractorsworking from the north and south, progressing towards eachother.

* Preliminary work is scheduled to start mid to late March 2016This work involves installing sheet piles and dewatering.

* Excavation of the trench will be done in sections of 40 to 50metres, A new 1.4 metre diameter pipe will be installed. Onceall the pipe connections have been made, the trench will beback filled and the road will sealed.

Here are a selection of photos of the work to date

Ho^w sheet piling could impact you

The piling rig vibrating the sheets into the ground

Nearby residents may experience some

ground-borne noise and vibrations during the

installation period. The levels of vibrations within

the homes are weli below the level that can

cause damage to homes or properties. Some

residents may detect a vibration level in the home

that can rattfe a window or crockery on shelves.

The length of time it takes to complete the sheet

piling depends on the size of the trench and the

soil conditions.

Sheet piling is needed where the ground is soft,wet or when the trench needs to be over fourmeters deep. Without the use of sheet piling thetrench would need to be very wide in order tostop the ground collapsing back into the trenchand would be extremely dangerous for workersas the walls of the trench would be unstable.

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On March 30th at 10.10 pm the first church in Richmond began its final journey toits new location ....and as Superman said "up....up...and away"Below are pictures of the grand shift

Above right is the final resting place of the old church, about 200m north ofPrestons Rd on the right hand side heading North.Left is all that is left of the old church, chiselled stone pilings that will besaved as Heritage material.

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At 9.00am Tuesday April 26th, the ground breaking ceremony was held for the reconstructionof the Avebury Park Paddling Pool. Pictured below are photos commemorating the event.

Yani and the junior crewriginai Kaaanng ositiomng tne digger

s mum Cathy Alden giving

instructions

penmg ceremony Jack trying his hand at driving

I he walls come tumbling men it was goneStarting tTfe demolition

Richmond Community Playgroup

Starts 10 May 2016

10:30 am to 12 pm

Come and meet other parents and their children.

Free playgroup for new migrants held Avebury, this group wH! help mothers learn how tceducate their children and ready them for school and kindergarten. Parents can alsoparticipate in English classes, health, child development and parenting sessions.

Disclaimer: Views and opinions expressed in the Richmond Community News are not necessarily those of the Editor or Avebury House Community Trust.No responsibility is accepted for incorrect information contained in advertisements or editorials. Advertisements for publication are accepted in good faith andpublication of an advertisement does not impiy endorsement by Avebury House Community Trust The Richmond Community News is published monthly byAvebury House Community Trust, 9 Eveleyn Couzins Ave, Richmond, Christchurch. Telephone 381 -6615 or email avebury ©xtra.co.nz.